Technical Program Manager iPad

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We have an opportunity for a Technical Program Manager. nnThe Technical Program Manager works in conjunction with the New Production Introduction group as well as a multi-functional team of Design Supplier Quality Test and Global Supply Chain Managers to ensure top quality products and drive perfection into what we do. nnIn this highly visible technical lead role you will be working with cross- functional teams and vendors to demonstrate your outstanding ability to combine knowledge of Optics electronics and projector module manufacturing with mechanics and manufacturing process / process controls / Automation and deliver results on a tight timeline is a requirement. Up to 25-30% domestic/international travel is expected.

Work with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams Provide leadership and drive yield efficiency and other production matrices to target; operational excellence in bringing-up scalable and sustainable mass-production processnAreas of ownership will include factory set-up and sustenance of technical operations functions associated with optical module manufacturing including SMT Assembly and Test processesnExecutive level status reports including BRR (build readiness review) NPR (New Product Review) ok2X etcnAnalyze data from factory customer field etc develop action plan and quality decision based on the datanDrive lessons learned into designs and use predictive methods to anticipate and avoid issues early in development cyclenCall out key concerns and options timely for resolutions to senior management

Degree in engineering (Mechanical Materials or Industrial preferred) or graduate degree in supply chain and/or 3 years hands-on experience with design and/or manufacturing process development

Familiarity with factory operations 5S operator training safety and expertise in at least one of the following areas:nMetal formingnMoldingnPrecision pick and placenGlue dispensingnLaser weldingnCoil WindingnHeat pressingnSolderingnAdditive ManufacturingnMachine LearningnFixture fabricationnExperience with compiling data and making recommendations for product designs and assembly drawings. This will include the use of Design of Experiments (DOE) and statistical analysis using Six Sigma using process control methodologies PFMEA and in-depth failure analysis methodsnExperience simulating line throughput and bottleneck resolution for high volume mass productionnDemonstrated program management capabilities: schedule management written and verbal communication risk management and track record of leading a multi-functional team in order to achieve new product objectives inclusive of quality yield and costnProven track record of solving complex problems in a timely fashionnExperience working with international OEM partnersnSelf-starter with innovation integrity and attention to details